Minutes of the
1. Chairperson Grace Keef called the meeting to order at 7:0 PM.
PRESENT: Planning Board chairperson Grace Keef.
Planning Board members: Julie McQueen, Rob Slattery, Wolfgang Duve, Ron Kiesman Alternate John P. Smith,
CEO: Eric Gulbrandsen
ABSENT: Alternate Gayle Bartlett
Visitors: None
2. Chair determined that there was a quorum.
3. Opening Statement: Chair described the purpose of the hearing and general procedure governing its conduct. “We are here tonight to hold a public hearing on the proposed revisions to the Sweden Zoning Map. During the hearing, anyone with a question or comment shall state for the record their name, and the nature of their interest in the hearing, even if we all know who you are.
4. Julie McQueen gave a very brief summary of proposed changes.
5. Since there were no attendees, there were no questions.
The CEO had received one call regarding the changes from a landowner (Evans). The change to their property was a minor addition to the NRP Zone which was explained to them.
Julie has spoken to the Tax Assessor, who has agreed to review the list of affected properties at no cost to the Town after the map has been approved; to be sure that they are being taxed at a rate appropriate for the type of Zone that the property is in. Due to the type of land that goes into this type of NRP; it is likely that it is already considered “unbuildable” and taxed at the lowest rate. Julie will forward the list of affected properties to the Tax Assessors for their review as soon as the map has been approved.
6. Since there were no more questions or comments, Julie motioned and Wolfgang seconded the motion and there was a unanimous vote by the Board to close the hearing.
8. Adjourned at 7:15 PM and back to the regular meeting.